Passed CGC cold!

Freestep · 08-21-2011, 04:23 PM

So, at the last minute I decided to go to an obedience/conformation workshop that was 2 hours' drive away. Never done a CGC before and hadn't trained for it. Last night, I looked over the CGC items thinking... "I bet Vinca could do that... I bet Vinca could do that... I wonder if Vinca would do that?" Only one way to find out!

So my 8 month old pup and I walked into the ring cold, and passed our CGC. Yay! She only whined for a moment when I left her with the evaluator, and definitely showed a casual interest ("ooo, he looks friendly, can we play?")in the other dog, but otherwise she sailed right through it having no training under her belt, other than what she's done in puppy class and the obedience we do at home.

After having done Novice and Open many years ago, I was suprised at how relaxed and casual the CGC is... and how pretty much any well-adjusted dog with a minimum of training should be able to pass it. I was also surprised to learn that it could positively affect my homeowners' insurance... so yay for that!

Stevenzachsmom · 08-21-2011, 04:41 PM

YAY for Vinca! That's awesome. Congrats to both of you.

PaddyD · 08-21-2011, 04:55 PM

Congratulations! Abby will be going through the classes next month, although I think she could pass it without them. But it will be good to get out there and meet people and dogs.

paulag1955 · 08-21-2011, 04:59 PM

Congrats! I hope to get Shasta to that point some day!

1sttimeforgsd · 08-21-2011, 08:04 PM

WarrantsWifey · 08-21-2011, 08:07 PM

Thats so great!!! Go Vinca!!!

Judahsmom · 08-21-2011, 08:07 PM

Congrats to you both! I have Judah in the classes now and the only exercise he's iffy on is leaving him for 3 minutes and him keeping calm. I think he'll be tested in the next 2 weeks.

fuzzybunny · 08-21-2011, 08:24 PM

Congrats, that's great!

cta · 08-21-2011, 09:48 PM

that's so impressive, congratulations!

i bet your one proud momma...i know i would be!

princessbelladonna2k11 · 08-21-2011, 10:00 PM

Congratulations!! I can't wait to see if my pup will pass the CGC when she is 8 months old!

What was the hardest part of the evaluation, you think!?

08-21-2011, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,087	Passed CGC cold! So, at the last minute I decided to go to an obedience/conformation workshop that was 2 hours' drive away. Never done a CGC before and hadn't trained for it. Last night, I looked over the CGC items thinking... "I bet Vinca could do that... I bet Vinca could do that... I wonder if Vinca would do that?" Only one way to find out! So my 8 month old pup and I walked into the ring cold, and passed our CGC. Yay! She only whined for a moment when I left her with the evaluator, and definitely showed a casual interest ("ooo, he looks friendly, can we play?")in the other dog, but otherwise she sailed right through it having no training under her belt, other than what she's done in puppy class and the obedience we do at home. After having done Novice and Open many years ago, I was suprised at how relaxed and casual the CGC is... and how pretty much any well-adjusted dog with a minimum of training should be able to pass it. I was also surprised to learn that it could positively affect my homeowners' insurance... so yay for that! __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

08-21-2011, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,781	Congrats! I hope to get Shasta to that point some day! __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

08-21-2011, 08:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,891	__________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

08-21-2011, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Judahsmom Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: southwest Ohio Posts: 56	Congrats to you both! I have Judah in the classes now and the only exercise he's iffy on is leaving him for 3 minutes and him keeping calm. I think he'll be tested in the next 2 weeks. __________________ Jiah WGSD - rescued 3/3/2012 Judah WGSD - 8/1/10 S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC Bear WGSD mix - 9/8/99 - 8/23/2010 Cuddles GSD mix - 3/6/92 -12/2009 Tiger GSD mix - 3/6/92 - 1997

08-21-2011, 08:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,818	Congrats, that's great! __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

08-21-2011, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,494	YAY for Vinca! That's awesome. Congrats to both of you.

08-21-2011, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	Congratulations! Abby will be going through the classes next month, although I think she could pass it without them. But it will be good to get out there and meet people and dogs.

08-21-2011, 08:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
WarrantsWifey Knighted Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,905	Thats so great!!! Go Vinca!!!

08-21-2011, 09:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
cta Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Just outside of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 637	that's so impressive, congratulations! i bet your one proud momma...i know i would be! __________________ Chobahn 3/26/10 "If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience." -Woodrow Wilson

08-21-2011, 10:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
princessbelladonna2k11 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Posts: 59	Congratulations!! I can't wait to see if my pup will pass the CGC when she is 8 months old! What was the hardest part of the evaluation, you think!?

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